Reviews in Clinical Medicine

Reviews in Clinical Medicine

A Survey of Medical Students’ Perceptions and Satisfaction with the Educational Content of the Interactive Digital Atlas of Poisonous Plants and Fungi

Document Type : Original article

Authors
1 Medical Toxicology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2 Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4 Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Health policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract
Background: Poisoning from toxic plants and fungi remains an important topic in clinical toxicology education. Interactive digital atlases may support learning through providing structured and visually rich content.
Methods: An interactive digital atlas of poisonous plants and fungi was developed using validated scientific sources and expert review and published on a dedicated website. Medical trainees and interns were introduced to the platform and used it during an academic semester. Students’ perceptions and satisfaction were assessed using a researcher-developed questionnaire with established face and content validity, based on a 5-point Likert scale.
Results: A total of 107 participants completed the survey. Overall, 66.4% rated the website’s quality as good or very good, 66.4% were satisfied with the relevance of the information, and 63.5% rated the content comprehensiveness favourably. No significant differences were observed between trainees and interns.
Conclusions: The digital atlas was well received by medical students and demonstrated acceptable user satisfaction. Such web-based resources may serve as supportive tools in toxicology education. Further studies are needed to assess their impact on learning outcomes.
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